Fragrance comparison

Cardabomb vs Qawafi

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cardabomb

Scentsory

5.001 votes

Rank #50,370 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardabomb takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cardabomb
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cardabomb3/4

Qawafi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cardabomb
Sillage & projection: Cardabomb
Value for money: Qawafi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cardabomb

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

CardabombScentsory

QawafiPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

15%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCardabomb

SillageCardabomb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

caramel61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronBarkPineappleLavenderCardamomCinnamon

Heart

CaramelCocoaIrisTobaccoOud

Base

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodVanillaTonka

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Pineapple, Cardamom and Oud. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCardabombHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardabomb by Scentsory opens with a striking blast of cardamom and saffron, quickly softening into a sweet, woody core. This unisex fragrance balances warm spice with caramel and cocoa notes, making it a standout for cooler weather. It settles into a long-lasting base of vanilla and sandalwood, ideal for those who pre…

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Qawafi by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental woody composition built on contrasting temperatures. The opening pairs crisp juniper berries and tart pineapple with warm saffron, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the fragrance settles, dry cedarwood, herbal davana, and cardamom add spice and earthy structure. The …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cardabomb or Qawafi?

Cardabomb takes 3 of 4 categories. Cardabomb is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes. Choose Cardabomb for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cardabomb or Qawafi?

Cardabomb lasts longest (Cardabomb 100/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cardabomb or Qawafi?

Cardabomb projects furthest (Cardabomb 75/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cardabomb and Qawafi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Pineapple, Cardamom and Oud.

Is Cardabomb or Qawafi better for summer or winter?

Cardabomb suits evening wear; Qawafi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cardabomb and Qawafi?

Cardabomb has top notes of Saffron, Bark, Pineapple and Lavender, heart notes of Caramel, Cocoa, Iris and Tobacco, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Qawafi has top notes of Saffron, Juniper and Pineapple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Oud.